Meet the founder

Nate, Founder
Abode Outside was founded by a former wilderness first responder with the mission to use clothing as a tool to connect people with nature and protect the outdoors for the future.

Driving Up North to the Boundary Waters | 2005

Boundary Waters | 2005
Inspired by family camping into the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota, Abode Outside made a commitment from day one to use our business and our clothing to improve the world around us.

Knitwear Factory Internship | 2008

First TV Interview

A business built on love with family and friends
Timeline
- 2009 | Graduated University of St. Thomas with Degree in Political Science and Focus on Mass Communications
- 2012 | Certified Wilderness First Responder, National Outdoor Leadership School
- 2018 | Studied Sustainable Fashion, London College of Fashion
- 2020 | Launched Abode Outside Exclusively Online with One Product
- 2021 | Expanded Online Inventory
- 2022 | Established Relationships with First Retailers Around MN
- 2023 | Grew Regionally to 20+ Retailers Around the Midwest
- 2024 | Expanded Nationally to 50+ Retailers Around the Country